Hatake Sakumo

Over the past two years, Uchiha Ying Yue's reputation in Konoha has grown increasingly prominent.

Uchiha Ying Yue has not only firmly secured his position as the number one genius at the Ninja Academy through his formidable talent and strength, but he has also won the trust and respect of the villagers through a series of charitable acts.

Uchiha Ying Yue consistently funds the Konoha Orphanage, helping those who lost their families to war. Every time he visits, Ying Yue brings large sums of money and daily necessities to ensure these children receive proper care and education.

Ying Yue never begrudges these children his time, often personally teaching them simple ninjutsu and survival skills.

Seeing that a genius from the Uchiha Clan is not only outstanding in combat but also so concerned for the weak, the villagers cannot help but feel a growing sense of affection and respect for him.

Uchiha Ying Yue's good deeds have gradually shattered the stereotype of the Uchiha Clan being cold and arrogant among the villagers.

At the Ninja Academy, Uchiha Ying Yue has not only demonstrated superior strength but also displayed astonishing learning capabilities.

By combining the Destiny System with a modern mindset, Uchiha Ying Yue has developed a profound and unique understanding of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and tactics. Whether in theoretical exams or practical drills, he easily achieves excellent results.

Even a talent as brilliant as Namikaze Minato—who was exceptional in the original story—can only settle for second place in front of Uchiha Ying Yue. While Minato is extremely gifted in ninjutsu, Ying Yue's well-rounded development and mature combat experience give him the edge in every aspect.

Although Uchiha Ying Yue occupies the top spot at the Ninja Academy, he has not become arrogant; instead, he places even greater emphasis on his relationships with his classmates.

Uchiha Ying Yue frequently helps classmates who encounter difficulties during their training, patiently guiding them on how to improve. This selfless attitude has earned him widespread support and friendship among his peers.

Uchiha Ying Yue is particularly attentive to his relationship with Namikaze Minato. He not only provides guidance on ninjutsu and combat but also cares for him in daily life, looking after this future Fourth Hokage like an older brother.

With Uchiha Ying Yue's help, Minato's growth has accelerated. Minato is full of respect and gratitude toward Ying Yue, viewing him as his big brother.

Often, Minato proactively asks Ying Yue for advice on various issues, whether it be combat techniques, insights into ninjutsu, or life's dilemmas. Ying Yue answers patiently, and Uchiha Ying Yue also gains more Destiny Points from his interactions with Minato.

Through this series of reputation-building actions, Uchiha Ying Yue's Destiny Points have continued to grow. Even though most of them have been invested into upgrading his Sage Body, he still has a significant amount of points remaining.

Uchiha Ying Yue feels it is time to graduate from the Ninja Academy and become a true ninja. Only through missions and combat can he continuously improve his strength, temper his will, and hone his practical abilities.

Uchiha Ying Yue has made his decision. He will submit an application to his teachers at the Ninja Academy to graduate early, become a genin, and begin his journey across the Ninja World.

Subsequently, Uchiha Ying Yue passed the genin exam with a near-perfect performance, becoming an official genin of Konoha.

The documents regarding Uchiha Ying Yue's passing of the exam were soon delivered to the desk of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat at his desk, flipping through Ying Yue's file, a hint of gratification and contemplation appearing in his eyes.

"Ying Yue's growth rate far exceeds my expectations," Sarutobi Hiruzen mused to himself. "His strength far surpasses the standard for becoming a genin, yet he is only graduating from the academy now. Since he has become a ninja, it is time to arrange a suitable squad for him."

Uchiha Ying Yue's special status makes Sarutobi Hiruzen extra cautious when selecting a jonin leader. He needs someone powerful who can handle various complex situations to lead Ying Yue.

After much deliberation, a name surfaced in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind—Hatake Sakumo.

"Hatake Sakumo, the White Fang of the Leaf," Sarutobi Hiruzen whispered. "He is not only powerful and steady in temperament, but he also possesses a wealth of combat experience. He is the best candidate to lead Ying Yue."

Sarutobi Hiruzen decided immediately to place Uchiha Ying Yue in Hatake Sakumo's squad.

Next, Sarutobi Hiruzen began to consider the other two teammates for Hatake Sakumo's squad. Due to Ying Yue's special status, choosing teammates requires extra care.

Coincidentally, the heads of the Yamanaka Clan and the Hyuga Clan have recently mentioned their clansmen to him frequently, hoping their outstanding youth could train alongside Uchiha Ying Yue.

"Ying Yue's teammates need to have a certain level of strength while also matching his status," Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered. "The heads of the Yamanaka and Hyuga clans recommended two female ninjas. They are good-looking and talented. It's easy to guess their intentions; they likely want to form a marriage alliance with the Uchiha Clan."

"However, Ying Yue does indeed need more bonds with the village."

He decided to respect the opinions of the Yamanaka and Hyuga clan heads and place them in Ying Yue's squad.

The two female ninjas are:

Yamanaka Chinatsu: A young female ninja of the Yamanaka Clan with beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes. Her personality is gentle but resilient, and she is skilled in her clan's Mind Body Switch Technique. She is somewhat similar to the future Yamanaka Ino, possessing the same charm and talent.

Hyuga Ayane: A female ninja of the Hyuga Clan, possessing the typical characteristics of the Hyuga family—the Byakugan and black hair. Her personality is introverted yet firm, and she is skilled in the Gentle Fist and defensive ninjutsu. She is somewhat like the future Hyuga Hinata; though she appears delicate on the outside, she is strong on the inside.

Sarutobi Hiruzen finally signed his name on Ying Yue's file, announcing that Ying Yue had officially become a genin of Konoha and placing him in the squad led by Hatake Sakumo.

When Ying Yue received the notification that he had officially become a genin, his heart was very calm. Life at the Ninja Academy could no longer bring him further growth; only in real missions and combat could he continue to improve himself.

Upon learning that his jonin leader was Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Ying Yue was not surprised. He had already guessed as much; given the age and strength requirements, the person most likely to become his leader was Hatake Sakumo.

But upon learning that he would form a squad with Yamanaka Chinatsu and Hyuga Ayane, Ying Yue felt somewhat surprised. Ying Yue recalled his days at the Ninja Academy; although he had a decent relationship with these two classmates, he hadn't had much contact with them.

"Yamanaka Chinatsu and Hyuga Ayane... their strength is quite good, it's just..." Ying Yue thought of their performance at the academy and couldn't help but shake his head slightly. "It's just that they seem a bit too 'attentive' toward me."

Uchiha Ying Yue knows that his popularity in Konoha, especially at the Ninja Academy, is extremely high.

Whether it is due to Ying Yue's outstanding looks, formidable strength, or his tall and sturdy physique, he has attracted the gaze of many peers, and Yamanaka Chinatsu and Hyuga Ayane seem particularly infatuated with him.